Membership

The South African Institute of International Affairs is a membership organisation and provides a range of services to its paid-up members according to their category and level of contribution.

Corporate Membership

This category of membership is designed for South African companies as well as multinational companies doing business in South Africa and the region.

Schedule of fees and services 2010

Small Companies (R13 000 minimum per annum)

• Invitations to all SAIIA speaker meetings and conferences;
• Invitations to members’ only corporate events;
• One VIP contact who receives a copy of selected SAIIA publications as they appear;
• Succinct and concise executive summaries of research produced for the Chief Executive; and
• Access to SAIIA library

Silver (R37 000 per annum)

• One private briefing a year by SAIIA to the company’s senior executives or stakeholders on a mutually agreed topic, or a brief consultancy on request of up to ten pages in length;
• Access to SAIIA researchers for informal discussions on topics of interest;
• Invitations to exclusive events for SAIIA VIP members;
• Two VIP contacts who receive a copy of selected SAIIA publications as they appear;
• Succinct and concise executive summaries of research produced for the Chief Executive; and
• Access to SAIIA library.

Gold (R66 000 per annum)

• Two private briefings a year by SAIIA to the company’s senior executives or stakeholders on a mutually agreed topic, or two brief consultancies on request of up to ten pages in length (or one of each);
• Inputs by senior SAIIA research staff on corporate strategy documents;
• Invitations to exclusive events for VIP members;
• Three VIP contacts who receive a copy of selected SAIIA publications as they appear;
• Succinct and concise executive summaries of research produced for the Chief Executive; and
• Access to SAIIA library.

Platinum (R128 000+ per annum)

• Two private briefings a year, and two brief consultancies of up to 10 pages on request (or a combination);
• Inputs by senior SAIIA research staff on scenarios or strategy documents;
• Invitations to exclusive events for VIP members;
• Five VIP contacts who receive a copy of selected SAIIA publications as they appear;
• Succinct and concise executive summaries of research produced for the Chief Executive; and
• Access to SAIIA library.

For further information please contact SAIIA’s Director of Marketing, Jonathan Stead on 011 339 2010 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Downloadable Application Form [.doc]

Diplomatic Membership

This membership pertains to diplomatic missions accredited to South Africa whether at the embassy and high commission, consulate general or consulate level.

Schedule of fee and services for 2010: R 4 000

• Invitations extended to senior Embassy staff to all SAIIA events including conferences and workshops (some 50 last year, including several ministerial addresses);
• One VIP contact (usually the Head of Mission) who receives invitations to special “members only” off the record briefings;
• One hard copy of selected SAIIA books and other publications including the SA Journal of International Affairs;
• Access to senior SAIIA staff for informal discussions on topics of interest;
• Electronic monthly newsletter for the Head of Mission and senior staff on latest developments at SAIIA
• Access to SAIIA library

For further information please contact Mbali Mbatha at 011 339 2021 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Downloadable Application Form [.doc]

Institutional Membership

Institutional membership is designed for not for profit organisations and government departments (as opposed to corporate members who pay considerable more) who want greater access to our work.

Schedule of fees and services for 2010: R 5 000

• Invitations extended to all SAIIA events including conferences and workshops (some 50 last year, including several ministerial addresses);
• One VIP contact who receives invitations to special “members only” off the record briefings;
• One hard copy of selected SAIIA books and other publications including the SA Journal of International Affairs;
• Access to senior SAIIA staff for informal discussions on topics of interest;
• Electronic monthly newsletter for the Chief Executive on latest developments at SAIIA
• Access to SAIIA library

For further information please contact Mbali Mbatha at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Downloadable Application Form [.doc]

Individual Membership (Johannesburg and Surrounds)

The Johannesburg Branch of the Institute was dissolved in November 2009 and now individual members in Johannesburg and surrounds are serviced directly by SAIIA Head Office in Johannesburg.

The annual membership fee for 2010 is R 350 and this entitles members to attend SAIIA speakers’ meetings and seminars in Johannesburg and Pretoria free of charge, and to make use of the Jan Smuts House International Affairs Library (on the Wits University campus). Members receive a monthly electronic newsletter informing them of developments at the Institute as well as upcoming events.

For further information please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Downloadable Individual Membership Application Form [.doc]

Student Membership (Johannesburg And Surrounds)

The Johannesburg Branch of the Institute was dissolved in November 2009 and now student members in Johannesburg and surrounds are serviced directly by SAIIA Head Office in Johannesburg.

The annual membership fee for 2010 is R 100 and this entitles student members to attend SAIIA speakers’ meetings and seminars in Johannesburg and Pretoria free of charge, and to make use of the Jan Smuts House International Affairs Library (on the Wits University campus). Members receive a monthly electronic newsletter informing them of developments at the Institute as well as upcoming events.

For further information please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Downloadable Student Membership Application Form [.doc]

Branch Membership (Western Cape, Pietermaritzburg, East London)

SAIIA has active branches in Cape Town (covering the Western Cape), Pietermaritzburg and East London.  These are run by volunteer committees who organise a series of speakers’ meetings and other events locally to which members are invited.  They cater for both individual members and student members, as well as tertiary institutions, schools and local organisations.  The membership fees are set annually and contact addresses for membership information can be found under the Branch section of this website.